Some companies award stock options to all employees. Starbucks is a good example of the loyal employees and good press coverage such a policy can generate. Have a look at some information about the...

Some companies award stock options to all employees. Starbucks is a good example of the loyal employees and good press coverage such a policy can generate. Have a look at some information about the company’s Bean Stock program written in a case study at http://www.mhhe.com/business /management/thompson/11e/case/starbucks-1.html (under the heading “Schultz’s Strategy to Make Starbucks a Great Place to Work”). Would such a policy encourage you to join one company over another, or is salary level still the most important determining factor in deciding between compensation packages?